They were all discounted for Black Friday and the cost of the warranty was based on that price. The deals were pretty good; e.g., $1K 5.8 cu. ft. gas range for 40% off, $1,700 refrigerator for 41% off.

They were all discounted for Black Friday and the cost of the warranty was based on that price. The deals were pretty good; e.g., $1K 5.8 cu. ft. gas range for 40% off, $1,700 refrigerator for 41% off.

Usually if appliances don't break within the first year (defective) they won't fail for a while so extended warrantees are a waste of money, but it sounds like you got a pretty good deal so don't lose any sleep over $300.

How long's the factory warranty? Cause if it's 3 years, you just got taken. Even if it's not, if you checked consumer reports before buying and you're reasonably handy, this is a total waste of money. Take that $300 and buy something useful (like that 12 inch Dewalt miter saw that's on sale for $300 and comes with a stand). Way better than a useless warranty.

If the warranty is based on the BF price then it seems decent. I would assume discounts on BF products means they are cheaper quality so $60/yr for peace of mind is reasonable.

I don't know about the set he got, but most appliances on sale for BF at the big box stores aren't BF made items like TVs. They're typically a line that had excess inventory or is about to be replaced by new models.

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Originally Posted by Connemara

I have not heard good things about Samsung appliances in general.

The factory warranty looks to be for only a year.

I think Samsung is really hit or miss. Part of the reason I didn't go for it is the crappy dishwasher and I didn't really need an over the stove microwave. I'll probably just by my items piece by piece.

Lowes & HD discount their appliances all year 'round. They just do it a little more for the big sales. The $1700 refrigerator that's "40% off" at $1000 is probably usually $1200.

If you stick to popular appliances you can usually find out how to repair common failures. I've never found something I couldn't fix with google and a screwdriver.

That being said I might reconsider my opinion about the refrigerator as compressors and freon leaks aren't DIY. Another thing in favor of store warranties is that they have better bargaining power with the repairmen. So their cost for repairs isn't going to be what yours is and that's factored into their margins.

Did you buy it with an American Express or Visa Signature? You get a year past the manufacturers warranty.

You can fix a stove yourself, a good dishwasher won't break and read the fine print on your fridge. Typically the compressor warranty is 5-10 years and that's the only part you can't fix yourself. And I own apartment buildings. I've bought more fridges stoves and dishwashers in the last year than most people will buy in their lifetime. Modern appliances don't break, for the most part if you buy a good brand. We get 10-15 years out of almost everything.

Shower valve is next, it is looking like a pita, I did the cut out and install of an access panel and started making up most of the plumbing so that the install will be fairly straightforward.

This is for an ibox, which is pretty awesome, but also huge.

The big plus being that when I do go full on and retile the place it will be much easier. My wife and I are still debating tubs, until that's figured out I can't plan out a shower stall or tile or vanity. We currently have some sort of builder grade jacuzzi that neither of us uses. I want a stand alone and she wants to keep this one....sigh.

Shower valve is next, it is looking like a pita, I did the cut out and install of an access panel and started making up most of the plumbing so that the install will be fairly straightforward.

This is for an ibox, which is pretty awesome, but also huge.

The big plus being that when I do go full on and retile the place it will be much easier. My wife and I are still debating tubs, until that's figured out I can't plan out a shower stall or tile or vanity. We currently have some sort of builder grade jacuzzi that neither of us uses. I want a stand alone and she wants to keep this one....sigh.

Sounds awesome! Just one note, houses without tubs are really difficult to sell to people with kids. So depending on your plans, so sort of tub is probably wise.